Why this matches you
What is a Skilled Construction Craft Laborer?
A Skilled Construction Craft Laborer does hands-on work on building sites and supports many parts of a construction project. They load and move materials, dig and grade ground, use hand and power tools, help set forms, pour concrete, and clean work areas. Their work helps keep projects moving, sites safer, and structures built properly.
Pay & earning potential
Starting wage
Long-term earning potential
The earning potential for Construction Laborers typically ranges from
$42,447
to $79,477 annually.
The median salary, representing the typical worker, is $59,371.
About this job
What you might do day to day
- Operate pumps or compressors.
- Clean equipment or facilities.
- Maintain construction tools or equipment.
- Signal equipment operators to indicate proper equipment positioning.
- Install plumbing or piping.
Helpful traits for this job
- Dependability
- Perseverance
- Cautiousness
- Stress Tolerance
- Attention to Detail
How to apply
Pick up applications at Local Union #633 in East Syracuse on the third Wednesday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. during the recruitment period, and make sure they are received by April 21, 2027.
Job requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must have a high school diploma, a high school equivalency diploma (such as TASC or GED), or a minimum of five years of documented experience in the trade.
- Must attest to being physically capable of performing the work of a Skilled Construction Craft Laborer, including working at heights of up to 150 feet, working in confined spaces, and lifting 50 pounds or more.
- Must submit to a follicle drug test, at the expense of the sponsor, after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship.
- Must have a valid driver’s license; apprentices may be required to operate company vehicles.
- Must be willing to join Local Union #633.
- Must provide DD-214, certificate of release or discharge from active duty, if applicable, after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship.
More information
Contact Construction and General Laborers, Local Union #633 at (315) 471-1591 for more information.
- Organization
- Construction and General Laborers, Local Union #633
- Phone
- (315) 471-1591